1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 486 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | Vantage | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
